Best community colleges in Ohio

Long gone are the days when education levels weren't inherently tied to income levels. Twenty-first-century teens as young as high school freshmen consider what colleges are available to them sooner rather than later to make a decent living in the long run.

Be it grades or money, many young adults choose the more convenient option of community college to begin their undergraduate education: 41% of all undergrads are in a two-year school, according to the American Association of Community Colleges. When it comes down to education and numbers, a community college's annual tuition and fees are significantly less than four-year schools no matter which way the data is sliced. Stacker compiled a list of the best community colleges in Ohio using rankings from Niche. These community colleges offer a great reason to consider a two-year education before moving on to a four-year school. If considering a continued education, these community colleges are a perfect place to start.

#9. Zane State College (Zanesville)
- Niche grade: B-
- Net price: $6,385

#8. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College (Cincinnati)
- Niche grade: B-
- Net price: $4,585

#7. Terra State Community College (Fremont)
- Niche grade: B-
- Net price: $10,819

#6. Columbus State Community College (Columbus)
- Niche grade: B-
- Net price: $6,027

#5. Marion Technical College (Marion)
- Niche grade: B-
- Net price: $5,819

#4. Owens Community College (Perrysburg)
- Niche grade: B-
- Net price: $7,647

#3. Lakeland Community College (Kirtland)
- Niche grade: B-
- Net price: $7,379

#2. O C Collins Career Center (Chesapeake)
- Niche grade: B
- Net price: $5,897

#1. The Ohio State University - Agricultural Technical Institute (Wooster)
- Niche grade: A-
- Net price: $17,606